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Green Party statement on Parades Commission ruling
The party's Cllr Brian Smyth comments on the Parades Commission ruling, calling for a peaceful Orange Order parade. He also seeks transparency in the Commission's decision-making process.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Parades Commission Garvaghy Road ruling Original release: Green Party statement on Parades Commission ruling
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Carroll: Court Ruling a Victory for Garvaghy Residents and People Power
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll welcomes the High Court decision that dismissed the Orange Order’s challenge to the Drumcree parade ban, calling it a victory for Garvaghy Road residents and urging the Order to accept the ruling and leave the community in peace.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Drumcree parade ban High Court judgment Original release: Carroll: Court Ruling a Victory for Garvaghy Residents and People Power
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Attacks on Rasharkin Orange Hall
TUV North Antrim MP Jim Allister welcomes Rasharkin Chosen Few speaking out on the long series of attacks on Rasharkin Orange Hall, including IRA graffiti, and says the legacy of terrorism remains unacceptable. He calls for the PSNI’s action plan to be rigorously scrutinised and for equal protection
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Rasharkin attacks Original release: Attacks on Rasharkin Orange Hall
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Alliance welcomes Lower Ormeau parades decision and calls for focus on reconciliation
Alliance Councillor Emmet McDonough-Brown welcomes the Parades Commission's Lower Ormeau parade decision, calls for focus on reconciliation.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Lower Ormeau parades decision Original release: Alliance welcomes Lower Ormeau parades decision and calls for focus on reconciliation
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Honouring and remembering women and girls who have lost their lives to domestic abuse
The party comments on domestic abuse, calling for action to protect women and girls. Councillor Kendall expresses solidarity with Women's Aid and calls for sustained funding.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Original release: Honouring and remembering women and girls who have lost their lives to domestic abuse
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Glorification of IRA terrorism still prominent in Mid Ulster
Traditional Unionist Voice condemns the display of IRA regalia at the funeral of convicted terrorist Noel Quinn in Clonoe, saying there is no room for glorifying terrorism and criticising Sinn Féin and the First Minister.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Funeral of convicted IRA terrorist Noel Quinn in Clonoe Original release: Glorification of IRA terrorism still prominent in Mid UlsterArchived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026
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Delargy expresses condolences on the passing of John Kelly
Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy expresses condolences on the death of John Kelly, describing him as a campaigner for truth and justice who worked to clear his brother Michael and others killed or injured on Bloody Sunday.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Death of Bloody Sunday campaigner John Kelly Original release: Delargy expresses condolences on the passing of John KellyArchived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026
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Safe access zones law working as intended
The party welcomes a Supreme Court judgment upholding the Safe Access Zones law, which protects people accessing abortion services from harassment and intimidation.
Disability and equality Health Issue: Supreme Court judgment on Safe Access Zones law Original release: Safe access zones law working as intended
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Bloody Sunday March For Justice Is As Important As Ever
People Before Profit urge support for the Bloody Sunday March, calling for justice for victims and solidarity with Palestine.
Community relations and legacy International affairs Original release: Bloody Sunday March For Justice Is As Important As Ever
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TUV welcomes Carla Lockhart move
Traditional Unionist Voice leader Jim Allister congratulates MP Carla Lockhart for following her conscience and leaving the DUP, saying her move will rejuvenate unionism, boost anti‑Protocol work and enable closer collaboration across issues.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Carla Lockhart leaves the DUP Original release: TUV welcomes Carla Lockhart move
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BROLLY: “Safeguarding must not be used as an excuse to sideline parents”
Aontú Deputy Leader Gemma Brolly says safeguarding must not be used to sideline parents, urging that any RSE reforms respect parental rights, school ethos and transparent consultation, and asks the Education Minister to protect withdrawal rights and disclose teaching materials.
Education Issue: Assembly debate on Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) Original release: BROLLY: “Safeguarding must not be used as an excuse to sideline parents”
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United Against Racism Holds Successful Public Forum
People Before Profit says United Against Racism's forum on fighting the far right was successful, with 150 attendees
Disability and equality Immigration Original release: United Against Racism Holds Successful Public Forum
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Cllr Flynn welcomes supreme court ruling on religious education in schools
The party welcomes a Supreme Court ruling on religious education in schools, stating it's a chance to update NI's education framework to make every child feel welcome and respected. Cllr Flynn congratulates the father and daughter who brought the case.
Education Issue: Supreme Court ruling on mandatory Christian worship in NI schools Original release: Cllr Flynn welcomes supreme court ruling on religious education in schools
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TUV reacts to Drumcree Court ruling
TUV leader Jim Allister says the Drumcree court ruling fails to address the influence of ‘PIRA feelings’ on policing, condemns the Secretary of State for undermining the rule of law and warns it may encourage further mob rule in Portadown.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Drumcree parade ban High Court judgment Original release: TUV reacts to Drumcree Court ruling
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PSNI Allow Far-Right Minority To Rampage In Belfast
People Before Profit says the PSNI failed to protect Muslim‑owned shops and minority communities during a far‑right disturbance in south Belfast after an anti‑racist rally, and calls for the police to be held to account and for NIC‑ICTU to lead a mobilisation against the fascists.
Justice and policing Immigration Original release: PSNI Allow Far-Right Minority To Rampage In Belfast
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Green Party Councillor Shares Breast Cancer Diagnosis to Raise Awareness and Urge Early Detection
Councillor Lauren Kendall shares her breast cancer diagnosis to raise awareness and encourage early detection.
Health Issue: Councillor Lauren Kendall's breast cancer diagnosis Original release: Green Party Councillor Shares Breast Cancer Diagnosis to Raise Awareness and Urge Early Detection
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Belfast BT Striker Speaks
People Before Profit publishes an interview with Hollie Gregg, a BT worker in Belfast, who says BT workers are striking over an imposed flat-rate pay rise of about 1500 that she argues is a real-terms pay cut given inflation of around 10 to 11 percent.
Economy and employment Original release: Belfast BT Striker Speaks
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Defend The Right To Protest – Say No To City Centre Bye-Laws
People Before Profit says the Belfast City Council's proposed city‑centre bye‑laws would breach civil liberties by requiring permits and fines for protests, buskers and charities, and calls on the council to reject the measures.
Local government Original release: Defend The Right To Protest – Say No To City Centre Bye-Laws
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Stand Up To The Fascists – Belfast Marches On Saturday
People Before Profit condemns recent far‑right attacks on migrant shops in Belfast and urges anti‑racists to reclaim the streets. It backs the ‘Belfast Welcomes Diversity’ march on Saturday, supported by the ICTU, and cites Gerry Carroll MLA’s call for a mass anti‑racism movement.
Disability and equality Original release: Stand Up To The Fascists – Belfast Marches On Saturday
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Alliance calls for progress in making Fleadh more accessible
Alliance Party of Northern Ireland calls for council officers to meet the Inclusive Mobility and Transport Advisory Committee to address disability groups' concerns about the 2026 Fleadh, urging more inclusive pedestrianisation and accessibility ahead of Fleadh 2027.
Disability and equality Local government Issue: Fleadh 2026 accessibility concerns and proposals Original release: Alliance calls for progress in making Fleadh more accessible
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The UCU Strikes
People Before Profit interviewed UCU Rep Aisling O’Beirn, who said the Ulster University strike is driven by staff casualisation, soaring workloads, burnout and a 35% cut to future pension benefits, arguing that poor working conditions harm students’ learning.
Education Economy and employment Original release: The UCU Strikes
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Assembly election an opportunity to break the cycle of crises, says Tennyson, following re-selection
Alliance MLA Tennyson says the upcoming Assembly and Council elections give voters a chance to demand better from Stormont, end deadlock and budget failure, and move Northern Ireland beyond a cycle of political crises.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Stormont deadlock and public services disarray Original release: Assembly election an opportunity to break the cycle of crises, says Tennyson, following re-selection
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Egan welcomes Bail Support Pilot for women
Alliance MLA Egan welcomes Minister Long's announcement of a bail support pilot for women on remand, saying it recognises their complex mental health, addiction and abuse issues and provides early intervention to improve outcomes for women, families and community safety.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Bail Support Pilot announcement Original release: Egan welcomes Bail Support Pilot for women
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The RCN Strike
People Before Profit says the RCN strike at Ulster Hospital underscores persistent pay‑parity and staffing crises, blaming the absence of a functioning Stormont government for delayed pay awards and the resulting nurse recruitment and retention problems.
Health Economy and employment Original release: The RCN Strike
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999 Operators On Strike In Portadown
People Before Profit says CWU strike action by BT Openreach workers has expanded to include 999 operators at the Portadown telephone exchange, which handles inbound emergency calls across the UK. It describes pickets, a 10-13% pay demand and calls for real negotiations with BT.
Economy and employment Original release: 999 Operators On Strike In Portadown
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Gerry Carroll MLA On The News That Catholics Outnumber Protestants In The North
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll responds to reports that Catholics now outnumber Protestants in the North, calling it a historical milestone but arguing it will not by itself bring substantive change. He calls for a united Ireland built on socialist, working-class foundations.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Gerry Carroll MLA On The News That Catholics Outnumber Protestants In The North
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Royal Mail Strike Pressure Builds
People Before Profit says Royal Mail CWU picket pressure is building ahead of Black Friday and Christmas post, with strikers reporting growing mail backlogs. It urges supporters to back the strike via social media, collections for the CWU strike fund and solidarity motions.
Economy and employment Original release: Royal Mail Strike Pressure Builds
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Royal Mail Strike Belfast: Picket Interviews Pt. 4
People Before Profit says the second 48‑hour Royal Mail strike in East Belfast highlights falling workplace standards, poor landlord practices and the push to privatise the service, and calls on members to share stories, organise solidarity actions and support the strikers.
Economy and employment Original release: Royal Mail Strike Belfast: Picket Interviews Pt. 4
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Stand Up To Fascism – Belfast Mobilises
People Before Profit says the recent Belfast riots targeting migrant shops are fascist attacks driven by loyalist paramilitaries, condemns police handling, and calls for strong counter‑mobilisation at the upcoming Belfast Welcomes Diversity march in Writers Square on Saturday.
Justice and policing Original release: Stand Up To Fascism – Belfast Mobilises
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Call-in reveals serious concerns around transparency and fairness in council funding, says Murray
Alliance Party of Northern Ireland says the call‑in into Belfast City Council’s decision to redirect £339,242 of discretionary funding shows the process lacked transparency and fairness, and urges that public money be allocated according to the council’s own criteria, noting legal opinion validated
Local government Public finance and taxation Issue: Belfast City Council discretionary funding allocation call-in Original release: Call-in reveals serious concerns around transparency and fairness in council funding, says Murray